GIRARDIN MBIV 1998: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GIRARDIN | MBIV | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-05-15 | 2001-04-24 | 2001-04-24 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-01 - 2001-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01-001-AB
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 995
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUS BODY MINIBUSES. THE INNER BODY PANEL COULD CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE WIRING HARNESS BY THE DRIVER'S SEAT. IF THE WIRES ARE DAMAGED, AND A CONTACT BETWEEN THOSE WIRES OCCURS, THE AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-8222.
GIRARDIAN'S RECALL NUMBER IS 01-001-AB.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
